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30/05/2026

Kidscan! charity shops in Pringle Bay and Kleinmond urgently need winter stock!

Why not spend a weekend tackling your cupboards and donate the things you no longer need, like clean, quality winter clothing, shoes, blankets, and other items in good condition, to help support the community this season?

Beyond offering affordable shopping for the community, funds raised go towards supporting Kidscan! learning centres.

💙 Please share this post to help spread the word.

Kleinmond › Non-Profit Organisation › Kidscan! is a non-profit organisation that focuses on helping underprivileged primary school children in Kleinmond, Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Hangklip, enjoy a stable childhood by providing a safe after-school, care centre.

28/05/2026

Have you been on a river cruise in winter?

Going on a river cruise with Lady Stanford in winter is something special, especially at sunset, when the valley glows in deep golds, soft pinks, fiery oranges and flaming reds. Some say the surrounding mountains look even bigger than usual as the day slips away.

Pack a picnic basket with a bottle of sherry and a few snacks, and settle in as you drift quietly along the Klein River into the evening.

💙 Aaah, now that’s what Overberg living is all about!

Stanford › River Cruises › Hop aboard the Lady Stanford river boat for a iconic and tranquil river cruise that winds its way gently along the picturesque Klein River, toward

27/05/2026

PROactive Fitness Hermanus wants your time at the gym to be an adventure, not a jail sentence!

With this philosophy in mind, the gym offers various memberships which can be paid monthly, giving you the freedom and flexibility to train at your own pace.

Whether you pop in for one class, stay active during your holiday or are a full-time member who uses the gym daily, Mathew Browne and his team welcome you with the same enthusiasm.

💙 Here’s to the teams who are always there for us at the gym, come rain or shine!

Hermanus › Gyms › PROactive Fitness is a gym that provides individuals a range of services such as access to their gym equipment and various fitness classes.

25/05/2026

Meet Michelle van Zyl, editor of Gans-Berg Nuus.

Michelle’s passion for community and years of experience in print media inspired her to live her dream of owning a local area news publication. Since its inception, the news team has evolved into a unit, referring to each other as family.

Focused on Overberg community news, Gans-Berg Nuus provides a comprehensive list of topics to ensure you consistently find the news and information you need.

💙 Show your appreciation for Gans-Berg Nuus for bringing us local stories that keep our communities informed, connected, and heard.

Gans-Berg Nuus News › Newspaper in the Overberg › Gans-Berg Nuus is a weekly bilingual community newspaper serving Gansbaai and the surrounding Overstrand areas

24/05/2026

Cold winter weather + cosy clubhouse + good company = the perfect excuse for one more round! ⛳

Gansbaai Golf Club is the perfect spot to warm up, unwind and enjoy a relaxed catch-up with friends (or make a few new ones along the way).

Member or not, everyone’s welcome. Grab a glass of red or a sherry from the fully licensed bar, and keep an eye out for their popular monthly steak evenings.

💙 Tag a friend who needs to join you at the club!

Gansbaai › Golf Course › Established in 1985, the Gansbaai Golf Club offers golfers a beautiful 9-hole golf course, nestled between blankets of indigenous fynbos and the ocean in Gansbaai.

21/05/2026

Spoil yourself this winter with a relaxing stay at Soaring Eagles Guest Lodge & Day Spa in Napier.

Enjoy country living at its best in one of two self-catering cottages on the slopes of the Soetmuisberg. Choose between a spacious six-bedroom cottage and a cosy two-bedroom cottage, both offering all the comforts of home and making for the perfect winter escape.

Guests can also enjoy a range of pre-booked wellness and beauty treatments at the spa, complete with world-class facilities including a sauna and an indoor heated swimming pool.

Tag a friend who is overdue for a weekend away!

Napier › Guest Houses › Soaring Eagles Guest Lodge & Day Spa is a tranquil guest house accommodation that offers comfortable accommodation and a day spa.

19/05/2026

South Africa’s Floral Kingdom is back in the global spotlight!

Landscape designer Leon Kluge, Tristan Woudberg, and their team have been awarded gold at the Chelsea Flower Show in London for the “Life After Fire” exhibit.

Inspired by nature’s resilience after wildfires, the winning display has been recognised for its striking storytelling, strong environmental message, and celebration of South Africa’s rich biodiversity.

Well done, Team South Africa. We are incredibly proud of your achievement!

📷 Southern Sun

18/05/2026

Grow Strong in Grabouw creates a space where teenage boys can rebuild confidence, purpose, and direction.

For young men who have not finished school, Grow Strong offers more than a skills programme. It offers belonging, structure, and the chance to start again. Guided by Marc and Brigit Oudejans, the programme is rooted in Christian values and a deep commitment to helping each young person find their place.

As a registered Public Benefit Organisation, Grow Strong continues to rely on community support to sustain its work, offering young people tangible hope and a pathway forward.

To learn more or support their work, get in touch with Marc and Brigit.

💙 You can help be the change you want to see in a community.

Grow Strong › NPO in Grabouw › Grow Strong is a non-profit organisation in Grabouw that provides a skills and mentorship program for teenage boys between the ages of 16 and 19, who have not completed their academic schooling.

17/05/2026

At Grootbos, the landscape is something to live with, learn from, and protect.

From the rich fynbos valleys to the surrounding communities, every space has been shaped with intention. Conservation and community development sit side by side, creating a place where biodiversity is safeguarded while people are supported to grow, learn, and thrive.

Walking through Grootbos, you see how carefully the natural environment has been protected and restored, while local communities are given opportunities that build skills, dignity, and long-term sustainability. It’s a model where nature and people are connected.

Grootbos continues to show that when landscapes are cared for, communities flourish too, and both can be celebrated together.

Gansbaai › Luxury Accommodation › Nestled in an ancient Milkwood forest surrounded by rolling hills of fynbos and majestic mountains, the accommodation and lodges at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offer a complete immersion into the natural surroundings.